Hylobius pinicola
Provancher, L., 1877
Couper collar weevil
Hylobius pinicola, commonly known as the Couper collar weevil, is a of pine weevil in the Curculionidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, and Manitoba. The species is associated with coniferous , as indicated by its specific epithet 'pinicola' (pine-dwelling).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hylobius pinicola: /hɪˈloʊbiəs paɪnɪˈkoʊlə/
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Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba. Specific U.S. records are not detailed in available sources.
Host Associations
- Pinus - likely Inferred from specific epithet 'pinicola' (pine-dwelling) and -level association with conifers; direct records not confirmed in available sources
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Nomenclature note
The specific epithet 'pinicola' derives from Latin 'pinus' (pine) + 'cola' (dweller), indicating an association with pine trees. However, specific plant relationships have not been documented in the sources reviewed.